Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2024) – President Joe Biden has expressed strong support for the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Biden praised Harris’s choice, emphasizing that the Harris-Walz ticket will be a formidable advocate for working-class Americans and the nation’s middle class. Biden stated, “The first major decision a party nominee makes is their choice for Vice President. And Kamala Harris has made a great decision in choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.”
Biden, who has endorsed Harris for the presidency, highlighted Walz’s extensive background and leadership qualities. “I’ve known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as governor. A husband and father, he’s been a school teacher and a high school football coach. He served for 24 years in the Army National Guard and became the highest-ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in Congress. As governor, he’s been a strong, principled, and effective leader,” Biden said.
He continued, “The Harris-Walz ticket will be a powerful voice for working people and America’s great middle class. They will be the strongest defenders of our personal freedoms and our democracy. And they will ensure that America continues to lead the world and play its role as the indispensable nation.”
Biden called on Democrats and Americans who value freedom, democracy, and American leadership to rally behind the Harris-Walz ticket, noting, “Every generation of Americans faces a moment where they are asked to defend American democracy. That moment is now.”
In related news, former President Donald Trump has agreed to a debate with Kamala Harris, scheduled for September 4, 2024, on Fox News. Trump confirmed the debate through his Truth Social platform, writing, “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, 4 September.”
Additionally, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have also voiced their support for the Harris-Walz ticket. In a statement on X, Obama commended Walz’s commitment to serving all Americans. He wrote, “Like Vice President Harris, Governor Tim Walz believes that government works to serve us. Not just some of us, but all of us. That’s what makes him an outstanding governor, and that’s what will make him an even better Vice President. Michelle and I couldn’t be happier for Tim and Gwen, their family, and our country.”